440. Which ministerial office does the state of Saxony-Anhalt not have?

Answer options

1. Minister of Justice
2. Foreign Minister
3. Minister of Finance
4. Minister of the Interior

Explanation

Under the Basic Law’s federal order, the conduct of foreign affairs is vested in the Federation (Article 32 GG), so the Länder do not pursue an independent foreign policy and therefore have no Foreign Minister. While a Land may conclude treaties within its legislative competences, it may do so only with the Federal Government’s consent and without maintaining its own “ministry of foreign affairs.” By contrast, Justice, Finance, and Interior are classic Land portfolios, anchored in state constitutions and organizational statutes, overseeing courts administration, public finance, the state police, and domestic security.